Seraiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Seraiah, also known as Shavsha, Sheva, Sheya, or Shisha, served as David's scribe during his reign.
secretary to David (2SA 8:17)
Names
- en Shavsha
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en
Seraiah
prince of the Lord
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en
Shisha
· Also called of marble; pleasant
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en
Sheva
· Also called vanity; elevation; fame; tumult
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en
Seraiah
· Also called prince of the Lord
- en Shavsha · Also called · H7798 none · 1CH 18:16
- en Sheya · Also called
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en
secretary
· Title · H5608 G1122 · 2SA 8:17 learned writer, scribe, secretary. → scribe; secretary.
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he
שְׂרָיָה
səraiyah · H8304 · 2SA 8:17 y-h-v-h persists; y-h-v-h is prince; y-h-v-h contends
- he שַׁוְשָׁא shavəsha · H7798 · 1CH 18:16
- he שְׂרָיָהוּ · H8304G
- he שַׁוְשָׁא · H7798
- he שְׁוָא · H7724H
- he שְׁיָא · H7864
- he שִׁישָׁא · H7894
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he
סוֹפֵֽר
sofer · Title · H5608 · 2SA 8:17 learned writer, scribe, secretary. → scribe; secretary.
- el Ασα Asa · G760 · 2SA 8:17
- el Σουσα Sousa · none · 1CH 18:16
- el γραμματεύς grammateús · Title · G1122 · 2SA 8:17
- bg Шавша
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Seraiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Seraiah, mentioned in 2Sa 8:17 and 1Ch 18:16, was a scribe who served during the reign of King David. He is also referred to as Shavsha (1Ch 18:16), Sheva (2Sa 20:25), Sheya (2Sa 20:25 in some translations), or Shisha (1Ki 4:3). As a scribe, Seraiah's primary responsibility would have been to record important documents, decrees, and correspondence for the king. He held a position of trust and significance within David's administration. The variations in his name across different passages may be due to differences in spelling or pronunciation over time.
Shavsha Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
(“Seraiah,” 2 Sam. 8:17; “Shisha,” 1 Kings 4:3), one of David’s secretaries (1 Chr. 18:16).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Seraiah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Seraiah@2Sa.8.17-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shavsha_2493)